Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 1/23/02 5:35:06 PM, lakecd@... writes:

<< I'm just getting into digital after 20 years of darkroom B & W. I 
have a Epson 1270 printer(plus Photoshop 5) and would like to do 
11x14 B & W prints. Can I get enough scanning resolution from a film 
scanner that scans in the 2700-2900 dpi range, such as the Acer 
Scanwit, Minolta, Canon, etc. to do this, or do I need to step up to 
the 4000dpi class? Any advise or suggestions would be much 
appreciated. Thanks very much.

Don  >>

Hi Don:

If you are scanning med. format, then definately look at a flatbed like the 
Epson 1680($1100) or 2540($300).  I use the 1680 and I'm very happy with it 
as it creates beautiful full size contact sheet scans.

if price is not a big issue, others will comment on dedicated 35mm/med. 
format scanners.

If you are doing 35mm, I like the Nikon IV and the Polaroid Sprintscan 4000.

All the best!

-Andy Darlow

Photography, Digital Print Consulting and Custom Editions
Andrew Darlow Images International
www.andydarlow.com
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